Michael Bollinger

President

Michael’s mantra when it comes to marketing? “Go big (idea), or go home.”

With over 25 years in the advertising agency business, Michael is focused on building the consumer package goods agency of the future - today. One centered on the breakthrough brand storytelling skills of Smith Brothers' creative heritage, but delivered with the speed, efficiency and real-time optimization demanded by today's digital environment.

Michael joined Smith Brothers in 2005 as Director of Client Services, after spending the previous 20 years with DDB Worldwide where he was Senior Vice President, Group Account Director of the global agency's flagship, Chicago office.

Excited by Smith Brothers' creative firepower and entrepreneurial spirit, Michael joined the Smith Brothers’ team with a vision for delivering big agency resources on a dramatically more nimble and effective platform.

Under Michael's leadership the agency acquired digital agency, Hot Hand Interactive, in 2007. It added its Social Media practice in 2008. Developed an Analytics practice in 2009 and a Shopper Marketing practice in 2010.

Layered onto its existing strategic planning, creative and media capabilities, Smith Brothers is now a force in the CPG marketing world – working with brands like Nestle, Del Monte, Heinz, Ghirardelli, Red Bull, and more.